10 Surprising Celebrity Friends Who You Forgot Dated the Same Person

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Everything is fair in love and war, even dating your best friend’s ex. If these celebrity love triangles prove anything, it’s that there is no such thing as a bro code in Hollywood. Ahead, we take a look at 10 surprising celebrity friends you might’ve never realized dated the same person. Some of these are best friends. Others are mere acquaintances. But one thing is the same: They all have a similar love history.

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With the amount of love flowing in Hollywood, there’s no shame in these celebrities’ games for hopping on their homies’ exes. One star’s trash might be another star’s treasure. The unbreakable friendships of these celebrities—fromGigi HadidandTaylor SwifttoNiall HoranandEd Sheeran—prove that dating an ex is no biggie. Take a look at which celebrity friends have dated the same famous person ahead.

Taylor Swift & Gigi Hadid—Joe Jonas

Gigi Hadid is a staple inTaylor Swift’s squad, so it makes sense that they have a similar taste in men. In 2008, long before Hadid was walking down runways and gracing magazine covers, Swift was in a teen power relationship withJoe Jonas. The two split up after a few months and six years later, in 2014, Jonas began dating Hadid.

Despite the numerous heartbreak songs Swift wrote about Jonas, it seems she gave Hadid her blessing. The trio, along with Swift's then-boyfriend,Calvin Harris, and her best friend,Karlie Kloss, went on a romantic boat ride together in London in 2015. Talk about friendly exes.

Nikki Reed & Nina Dobrev—Ian Somerhalder

Nick Jonas & Justin Bieber—Selena Gomez

Shawn Mendes & Justin Bieber—Hailey Baldwin

Justin Biebermight've thrown shade atShawn Mendeswhen he asked "Who's Shawn Mendes?" in a 2015 radio interview, but the two seemed to have grown tight. Not only have they hung out together, but Bieber has touted his fellow Canadian several times on social media. In 2019, he called him a "legend," while in 2019, he tweeted that Mendes's voice "makes [him] smile."

But their Canadian backgrounds and pop-star-worthy voices aren't the only thing the two have in common. They've both dated modelHailey Baldwin. Bieber briefly dated Baldwin in 2015, while Mendes sparked rumors that he's seeing the model when they were spotted at several concerts and outings together in 2019.

Anne V & Behati Prinsloo—Adam Levine

Anne VandBehati Prinsloowere two of Victoria's Secret's biggest models a few years ago, so of course, they would build a tight relationship. But aside from their similar work history, the two also have something in common dating-wise. They've both been in relationships withAdam Levine. Anne V and Levine dated from 2010 to 2012. In 2013, the Maroon 5 frontman announced his engagement to Prinsloo. The two are married and have one child with another on the way.

But don't expect bad blood between Anne V and Levine or Prinsloo. In an appearance on "Fashion Police," the model admitted her heartbreak but said that she supports her ex and friend in their blooming relationship. "I will love him forever. He is such a wonderful guy. But we didn't work out," she said.

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The Weeknd & Drake—Bella Hadid

Before they were reportedly beefing over the same girl,The WeekndandDrakewere close friends. In an interview withRolling Stone, The Weeknd called Drake his "closest friend in the industry" in 2011, when the two became really close from collaborating on Drake's 2011 album "Take Care."

However, that friendship might've fizzled out. According to Page Six, there's some tension between the two from Drake hooking up with The Weeknd's ex,Bella Hadid.

“They both hang in the same Toronto crew and now they’re having to pick sides. The Weeknd performed and people on Drake’s side were like, ‘I can’t show up to that. Got to have allegiance,’” a source told Page Six. “They aren’t getting along right now. The groups are beefing because [Drake] broke the bro code. They 100 percent hooked up.”

The Weeknd and Hadid dated for a year before breaking up in 2019. Drake and Hadid sparked dating rumors in June they were spotted leaving a restaurant together. They reignited the talk in October when Drake attended Hadid's 21st birthday.

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Gwyneth Paltrow & Jennifer Aniston—Brad Pitt

Gwyneth PaltrowandJennifer Anistonmight be one of Hollywood's most unexpected friendships. The actresses—who were both in high-profile relationships withBrad Pitt—developed a close relationship years ago. In an interview withAllure, Aniston touted Paltrow's fashion sense and opened up about the impact she's had on her life. "Look, I'm in a T-shirt, jeans, and 400-year-old shoes, and this one is just, like, to a T," Aniston said. "She's always been sweet to me."

Paltrow and Pitt dated for three years from 1994 to 1997. A year later, Pitt began dating Aniston and the two married in 2000. They stayed married for five years before divorcing in 2005.

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Kate Hudson & Cameron Diaz—Justin Timberlake

Kate HudsonandCameron Diazare two of Hollywood's most well-known actresses, so it makes sense they dated in the same pool. Not only have the two been linked to singerJustin Timberlake, but they both dated baseball playerAlex Rodriguezas well.

Diaz and Timberlake were in a committed relationship from 2003 to 2007. Rumor has it that Hudson hooked up with Timberlake at a New Year's party a few days after her friend and Timberlake broke up. In 2010, Diaz began seeing Rodriguez, a year after Hudson had a short fling with the athlete. According to a source forUs Weekly, Hudson considered the move "retaliation" for her poorly timed hookup with Timberlake.

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Ellie Goulding & Taylor Swift—Calvin Harris

Ellie Gouldingsetting up her friend,Taylor Swift, with her ex-boyfriend,Calvin Harris, might be the epitome of friendship goals. Goulding and Harris dated briefly in 2013. Two years later, in 2015, she played matchmaker for Swift and set her up with her ex at a party. Swift and Harris dated for a year before breaking up in 2019.

"I did play matchmaker, that's true," Goulding told The Sun. "Calvin is a really great mate and he's so fantastic, and Taylor is such a cool person who I love."

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Ed Sheeran & Niall Horan—Ellie Goulding

There's been a lot of talk thatEd Sheeran’s diss track, "Don't," is about the time his then-girlfriendEllie Gouldingallegedly cheated on him withNiall Horan. Goulding and Sheeran sparked dating rumors in 2013 when they were spotted holding hands at the MTV Video Music Awards.